We can breathe again. Yesterday was improving but I wore a mask for a short walk, plus hat for sun and sunglasses. I looked like a bandit.
And today here's how the lavender looks, best in years.
My neck is still a pain in the neck, icing, gentle exercise, still going on. I finally realized this recurs and has for most of my life.
I forget it between bouts then get taken by surprise. Last summer I was getting cataract surgery while in neck pain, so this isn't as harrowing, good to remember.
I do remember that the tranquillizing drugs did help with my neck, too, but it's a bit drastic to get eye surgery to fix a stiff neck.
Onward, there's worse stuff. This too shall pass. The sooner the quicker, I say.
And here's a lovely Sendak illustration,
In other news, June 15 will be my 84.5 birthday, now celebrating half birthdays because you never know, and this is my present to me
It's a paperback, some proceeds to charity, and I hope it has not only answers but explanations. Sometimes I need more than just the answer.
Meanwhile try this
I think there's one preferred answer but I came up with more.
Happy day everyone, be glad we're breathing!





